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Black River Local


At a glance
288thof 828 Ohio districts▼ 15
Better than 65% of Ohio districts
257A County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880-9731
·(419) 736-3300·All Ohio district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 65.2% of districts
3
Schools
935
Students
Top rankedBlack River High School210th of 855 Ohio high schools
Biggest riser
Black River High School up 56 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Black River Local school district in Ohio consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Black River High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 210 out of 855 Ohio high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 96.3% four-year graduation rate and strong proficiency rates on state tests, particularly in Science, American Government, and English II.

The Black River Education Center Elementary School also shows promising results, outperforming the district and state averages on several state tests, including 5th grade Science, 3rd grade Math, and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. In contrast, the Black River Education Center Middle School has a more mixed performance, with some areas of strength and some areas of weakness.

Across the district, the schools face challenges related to high chronic absenteeism rates and significant socioeconomic disparities, as evidenced by the exceptionally high free/reduced lunch rate at the middle school. The resource allocation, with the middle school spending the most per student and having the lowest student-teacher ratio, suggests a focus on addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population. However, further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure equitable outcomes across all schools in the Black River Local district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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